Truc Lam Pagoda near Ta Lung border gate is a Buddhist spiritual destination to meet the religious needs of local Buddhists and residents, adding a cultural and spiritual destination into natural, historical and geographical values of Cao Bang province, especially, offering a spiritual and cultural destination in the border area.
Truc Lam zen sect was founded by King Tran Nhan Tong in 13th century, which is an official school of Buddhism of Dai Viet.
Ta Lung Truc Lam Pagoda is located in Ta Lung town, Quang Hoa district, Cao Bang province. This is the place of worshipping Buddha, spreading the teachings of Buddhism and to serve the religious practice of local Buddhists. The construction of the pagoda was started in 2014, at the foot of Phja Khoang mountain, and completed in 2018. The pagoda has the Three Jewels throne worshipping Bodhisattva, Holy Monk, Jesus Christ, three founders of Truc Lam zen sect, President Ho Chi Minh; the outstanding is a Bodhisattva statue on Phja Khoang peak.
The pagoda is a place to preserve the traditional cultural values, educate people about the True - the Good - the Beautiful, to do good deeds, help others and sympathize with others for a peaceful life. This is the place where local Buddhists and residents come to pray for peace, health for their family, and prosperity for the nation. It is also a place for visitors to come for sightseeing and enjoy the peacefulness.